He attained the rank of brigadier general, and was notable for his World War I command of the 5th and 58th Field Artillery Brigades.

Edward Alexander Millar was born in Louisville, Kentucky on June 25, 1860.

[2] He was an aid to General Edward B. Williston then served during the Philippine Insurrection in the Spanish–American War.

[3] As a brigadier general, Millar commanded 5th Field Artillery Brigade, 5th Division.

[3] In 1930, Congress passed a law allowing the general officers of World War I to retire at the highest rank they had held, and he was promoted to brigadier general on the retired list.